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J’adore Edgar

I feel an inexplicable connection to Edgar, a new neighbourhood café near Parc Moussette in Hull.

Maybe it’s because I have my own dream of opening a little hospitality-related place, something like a bed & breakfast. Since I discovered in late September that Marysol of she eats bears was opening a café, I watched with admiration and anticipation as she made one of her dreams come true. It takes courage to do that. And smarts. And perseverance. I wish her success. Based on the buzz around the café’s opening, thegrowing chorusofglowingreviews, the packed tables, and sold-out menu items, I have no doubt she will be successful!

Maybe it’s also because I’d like to create a connection to Marysol herself. I barely know her, but she seems like the kind of person I’d like to get to know better – Someone down-to-earth who shares a passion for good food. Luckily now I can go to Edgar, and if it’s not super busy, chat a little. She already gave me a baking tip the other day!

In any case, the strongest connection is the tangible one. It’s going into a chic little café, feeling the positive energy, and being greeted with a warm smile. Of course, there’s the delicious food – homemade with love.

Some tools of the trade. Where good food is made.

Small stylish interior with a selection of homebaked sweets including the infamous brioche in the background. My order disappeared too quickly to be photographed!

[…] the hip and happy little place that has just opened up to rave reviews (read about it here, here, here and here. There are links to even more glowing reviews on Edgar’s website). L and I each had […]

I love (like BIG TIME LOVE) how much YOU love this place. It is amazing – but mostly because it’s so much an extension of who Marysol is. She’s incredible. You walk in and you can see how much hard work and time and dedication she’s putting in … and it makes you smile and want to order one of everything!

Thanks for mentioning me as the “growing” part of the reviews! whoot whoot! that’s AWESOME.

Thanks for your comment and absolutely agree with your “assessment” that Edgar is an extension of Marysol! I enjoy reading your ongoing adventures at Edgar (and all the others too!). When can I get in on the fun?! :-p

Kim: Great write-up! Thanks for the mention! I like being the word ‘chorus’!!! Thank you for letting me have that word.

I loved your list for why you like Edgar.

In a sick way it reminds me of the bar in sitcom Cheers. It is just a place to go when you need a place to go.

“Sometimes you want to go
Where everybody knows your name,
And they’re always glad you came;
You want to be where you can see,
Our troubles are all the same;
You want to be where everybody knows your name.”

Its addicting for sure. Been there 3 times. I hope they don’t start calling me Norm. (Esp. since I am a girl!)